The
interviews will be open to the public, and all proposals will be available
for review at that time.

"I am pleased with the response to the City's request for proposals and remain excited about the potential redeveloping these buildings has for downtown Knoxville and surrounding neighborhoods," Mayor Haslam said.

The City issued a request
for proposals (RFP) on Nov. 30 for the redevelopment and/or adaptive
reuse of four structures at World's Fair Park -- the Sunsphere, Tennessee
Amphitheater, the Candy Factory and the Victorian Houses - after a public
process that included the solicitation of comments
from citizens about the potential reuse of these structures, tours
of the park and buildings, and a public meeting to review suggestions
and comments.